10 Metabolism Boosters to Eat and Drink ASAP

Having a fast metabolism is everything, says Lisa Lynn, a metabolic weight loss specialist (and former Martha Stewart trainer) behind the LynFit diet program. You can win the health war with foods that are metabolism boosters."

By
Michelle Ruiz

Dec 14, 2012

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Green Apple

"The biggest thing to keep your metabolism going: Eat! Look at metabolism like a fire: You have to keep feeding it in order for it to burn. So have a green apple around 3 p.m. each day; that's when metabolism starts to decline. An apple a day keeps the fat away."

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Protein Shake

"Protein is the best way to boost that fire of your metabolism. Nothing is better than a whey protein shake—it's full of the amino acids that you need to burn calories."

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White Fish

"The lighter and whiter the fish, the better it is for your metabolism. You know when fish is so light and flaky, you can just break it with a fork? That's how easy it is to digest."

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Chicken

"Consider chicken a solid back-up for fish. It doesn't pack as much protein by mass as fish, but it's still a good option when you want to boost metabolism."

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Leafy Greens

"Kale, romaine lettuce, and spinach are the biggies—they burn even better than broccoli."

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Black Coffee

"Coffee is a great metabolizer. Caffeine is one of the oldest tricks in the book to put your body into fat loss. But it has to be black-no dairy creamers, no skim milk—they have sugar that stops fat from burning."

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Egg Whites

"There's no fat in egg whites, and they're all protein—prime for your metabolism."

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Grapefruit

"Grapefruit helps cleanse the liver, which makes it a great snack."

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Green Tea

"Green tea won't elevate your metabolism on its own, but it will help keep you in fat-burning mode. It gives you something to sip on in between meals. It's important to be eating and drinking to keep the fire burning."

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Spicy Spices

"Chili peppers and red pepper flakes lower blood sugar and start to starve fat. Spices like these push the metabolic process along a little bit faster."